Oxtail is cooked frequently in the Jamaican home. Traditionally braised on a coal stove for long hours on low heat, the otherwise tough parts in the cow’s tail soften up into a lovely gelatinous consistency that makes you want to lick your fingers. Jamaican Oxtail Stew is a favourite of The Chef (as noted in…
Archives for May 2011
How to cook Jamaican Rice and Peas (Vegan)
It is almost mandatory for this dish to be cooked in the Jamaican home at least once per week. It is usually had for Sunday dinner, which is when we have our version of Friday supper. Red kidney beans are also high in Omega-3 so this is the perfect vegan side dish that really could…
Comfort Foods (this week’s article)
This past week, Kari explored the topic of comfort foods in her Khaleej Times column. You may find the actual scan on our page to the top right, dedicated to Press. We will publish each of the recipes here, as different posts for archival purposes. So what’s on the menu? Thought you’d never ask! We…